There are lots of equipment pieces at the gym that are specifically designed to target your arms. The most obvious would be weight lifting. Ask a trainer at the gym which weights you should be lifting. Lifting weights that are too heavy for your body type and weight could end up in injury. A 'lat pull down machine' will work your back but you pull the bar to lift the weight, working your arms and your back. A cable and pulley machine will involve pulling from either side to improve your upper strength, although this machine is designed to improve over all body strength.

A sudden injury, overuse of the knee-joint, an underlying condition or natural wear and tear may cause knee pain. Knee problems are mostly caused by an injury and a few people are more prone to develop this problem. These people include athletes, runners, older people or those who suffer from osteoporosis or arthritis. Let us have a look at some of the causes of pain in back of the knee.

Chondromalacia Patellae: This condition occurs when the cartilage under the kneecap (patella) becomes softened or worn, and the kneecap consequently fails to move smoothly over the joint as it meant to. It is one of the most well known of knee ache causes.

Apple Cider Vinegar and Honey:If arthritis is the cause behind the knee pain and swelling, then you can use these two ingredients to get relief from its symptoms. Take two teaspoons each of apple cider vinegar and honey and add them in a glass of water. Stir the mixture well and drink it. It should be taken three times in a day for best results.

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Knee joint or ankle effusion treatment may include keeping the affected part at an elevated position. This may prevent further swelling of the joint. You should avoid any stress to the joint during the healing process. Bed rest works well for the swollen joint to recover fast.

Patellofemoral pain syndrome or in simple words Runner's knee may be a cause of pain in back of the knee. It is commonly seen in runners who's kneecap irritates the femoral groove in which it lies. The patella maybe larger than the femoral groove or it may be sitting too high above the femoral groove. Dislocated kneecap too may lead to Runner's knee. One may feel pain towards the back of the knee and may also experience cracking sound. Along with knee pain when bending, one may feel as if the knee-joint will snap into two. You may need to consult a medical practitioner who may advice you pain killers as well as suggest some leg exercises to over come the condition.

Arthritis is a progressive degeneration of one's cartilage within the joints of the body, especially the weight bearing joints of the knees and hips. In some severe cases, the cartilage can completely wear away leaving a bone on bone joint. If it becomes this much of a problem it can be a chronic condition, which means it is a persistent disease that continues to cause problems over a long period of time.

The knee joint consist of three bones, namely the femur (upper leg bone), tibia (lower leg bone) and patella (knee cap). Besides, there are muscles, tendons, cartilage, ligaments and fluid sacs. All these structural components help to provide stability and flexibility to this joint. This enables us to perform important activities like walking, running, jumping, bending and so on. When knee pain and swelling occurs together, then the joint becomes stiff and moving a stiffened joint is quite a painful experience. Knee pain accompanied by swelling is a common problem among middle aged and elderly people. Younger people who are actively involved with sports activities are also prone to it.